Section 106.3 of the ADA Standards covers information on the undefined terms in the ADA Standards.
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2010 ADA Definition
Disability: Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment.
(1) The phrase physical or mental impairment means – (i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; (ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities; (iii) The phrase physical or mental impairment includes, but is not limited to, such contagious and noncontagious diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis, drug addiction, and alcoholism; (iv) The phrase physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality.
(2) The phrase major life activities means functions such as caring for one´s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
(3) The phrase has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(4) The phrase is regarded as having an impairment means – (i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a private entity as constituting such a limitation; (ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward such impairment; or (iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this definition but is treated by a private entity as having such an impairment.
(5) The term disability does not include – (i) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders; (ii) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or (iii) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
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Undefined Terms: ADA Standard Section 106.3
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ACCESSIBILITY
combination of various elements in a building, facility, site, or area, or portion thereof which allows access, circulation and the full use of the building and facilities by persons with disabilities...
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ACCESSIBILITY
combination of various elements in a building, facility, site, or area, or portion thereof which allows access, circulation and the full use of the building and facilities by persons with disabilities...
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[ADA Title III §36.402(c)] To the maximum extent feasible
If providing accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals with certain disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would not be feasible, the facility shall be made accessible...
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[ADA Title III §36.402(c)] To the maximum extent feasible
If providing accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals with certain disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would not be feasible, the facility shall be made accessible...
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ADA.gov
Information and technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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§ 36.201 General
* * * * * (c) Claims of no disability....
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surface mounted toilet paper dispensers
Although best practices used to include recessed or semi-recessed toilet paper dispensers adjacent to disabled accessible water closets, the codes appear to be silent on this as a requirement...
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Kompan, Inc. Multi-sport Game Courts Freegame Court FRE2110
Adolescents with disabilities can access the activities to be part of the game or just relax and watch the play. Meet and move....
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Kohler Manual Toilet Retrofit Flushometer Valve K-13516-RF-CP
resistance on all rubber components exposed to waterway Durable cast brass construction Does not include vacuum breaker or control stop Complies with the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities...
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TechnoGym® - Radiant Inclusive Commercial Fitness System
The Radiant Inclusive from the Selection Inclusive Line is commercial fitness equipment designed to be accessible to both disabled and able bodied exercisers....
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Inquiry into the use of other power-driven mobility device. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
device users who do not have mobility disabilities....
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Attitudinal Barriers
They may fail to recognize that people with disabilities can be healthy....
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National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
NIDILRR is a federal government grants-making agency that sponsors grantees to generate new disability and rehabilitation knowledge and promote its use and adoption....
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§27.7(b)(1)(iv)
(iv) Provide different or separate aid, benefits, or services to persons with a disability or to any class of persons with a disability unless such action is necessary to provide qualified...
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7. Q: Can I charge a maintenance or cleaning fee for customers who bring service animals into my business?
Neither a deposit nor a surcharge may be imposed on an individual with a disability as a condition to allowing a service animal to accompany the individual with a disability, even if deposits...
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Terms Defined in Referenced Standards: ADA Standard Section 106.2
Section 106.2 of the ADA Standards covers information on the definitions of terms that are defined in Referenced Standards.
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I. INTRODUCTION
other Americans with no disabilities....
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability...
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Integrated Setting
your government’s programs, services, or activities.22 However, even if a separate program is offered to people with disabilities or people with one kind of disability, a public entity...
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Examples and Resources to Support Criminal Justice Entities in Compliance with Title II of the ADA
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with mental health disabilities and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) from discrimination within...
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4.2 Overview of Legal Obligations
4.2 Overview of Legal Obligations Qualification standards or selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out an individual with a disability on the basis of disability...
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A. Complaint Procedures and Complaints Resolution Officials (CRO’s)
Carriers must (i) establish a procedure for resolving disability-related complaints raised by passengers with a disability and (ii) designate at least one CRO to be available to handle disability-related...
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Unified Agenda for Regulations, regarding disabilities
The Unified Agenda provides uniform reporting of data on regulatory and deregulatory activities under development throughout the Federal Government, covering approximately 60...
